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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 90.16 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 90.16 and 40.86 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 90.16 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/90.16 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 90.16 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683.94/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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